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That is the negative portion of a movement. Lowering the weight during a bench press
During an eccentric contraction, a muscle lengthens while generating tension, typically occurring when it resists a force greater than its own contraction strength. For example, this happens when lowering a weight or during the downward phase of a squat. Eccentric contractions play a crucial role in controlling movement and absorbing shock, helping to prevent injuries. This type of contraction is characterized by a gradual increase in muscle tension while the muscle is elongating.
A concentric movement would be flexing the elbow and curling a dumbbell towards the shoulder, an eccentric contraction would be the opposite movement ie bringing the dumbbell back down towards the thigh.
Eccentric contraction (isotonic)
The scientific terms for these processes are "eccentric contraction" and "concentric contraction." During eccentric contraction, a muscle lengthens while generating force, often when resisting an external load. Conversely, during concentric contraction, a muscle shortens while actively generating force, typically when lifting or moving a load. Together, these actions are essential for muscle function and movement.
The muscle lengthens during a process called eccentric contraction. In this type of contraction, the muscle generates force while being elongated, such as when lowering a weight or during the downward phase of a squat. Eccentric contractions are important for activities that require controlled movement and help to build muscle strength and stability.
The correct phase order of the stretch-shortening cycle is eccentric contraction, amortization phase, and concentric contraction. This sequence allows for energy storage during the eccentric phase, a brief pause to transition from lengthening to shortening, and then rapid muscle shortening in the concentric phase for powerful movement.
Example: If you're sitting normally in a chair when your quadriceps contract, your lower leg will be extended, so that it's straight. If you're standing, your leg will go from being bent to being straight.
The different types of contraction in sport is; Concentric Eccentric you also have to include; joint action e.g. Extension / flexion the agonist / agonistic muscle pairs e.g. hamstrings, quadriceps, biceps, triceps ect. & the joint itself e.g. knee, elbow, shoulder,
A sit up is an eccentric muscle contraction.
An eccentric contraction is one that causes a muscle to lengthen.
The eccentric muscle contraction is most likely to cause discomfort in q5.